JPH0677607B2 - Rescue craft - Google Patents

Abstract

A rescue craft (1) includes a self-propelled car or elevator type of flying machine for rescuing persons from high-rise buildings, during fires, or other emergencies. The craft is powered by fan-jet engines (2) capable of lifting the unit (1) in vertical take-offs. A cable (18) attached to a ground structure is used to control the craft (1) and facilitate descent to ground level. An internal guidance system provides 360 DEG maneuverability around the cable (18) and facilitates docking against the sides of buildings, etc. The ground structure (10) comprises a flat-bed tractor/trailer equipped to transport the craft to the scene of an emergency. The ground structure is fully self-contained with diesel power, a winch for the cable, lighting, refueling capability, and is fully ballasted and outrigged and capable of launching and receiving the rescue craft.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The field of the invention is that of emergency equipment, in particular equipment for rescue operations.

Various devices have been proposed for use in emergency rescue operations, such as devices for rescue of people from a high-rise building in a fire. Among these are helicopters equipped with chairs, baskets, or pedestals that can be suspended by ropes, ropes, or the like. Rescue efforts using such devices are also effectively abandoned, hampered by the excessive eddies of downward-rotating wind and rising turbulence caused by fires and the downward wind that commonly occurs between tall buildings. Came. In such an environment, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to maneuver and control, and it can be seen that such rescue operations are extremely dangerous.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a device for use in rescue operations in high-rise buildings, towers, elevated structures or other places where people have been stranded at some height above the ground. For this reason, the rescue craft is equipped with power means for lifting the craft to a desired height and control means for manipulating the craft with respect to a building or the like to improve stability and place the craft on the ground. Retaining means are provided to connect the craft to the base structure to aid in lowering.

SPECIFIC EXAMPLE As shown in FIG. 1, the rescue craft has a module 1, which is equipped with three fan-jet engines 2 which provide the power means for lifting it above the ground. There is. The module 1 also comprises a sliding door 3 for the entry and exit of fire fighters and rescue personnel. The craft is equipped with a pair of sturdy tubular rubber bumpers 4 to absorb shocks during the docking operation and to provide a seal between the craft and the building. Docking struts 5 are also provided to assist in attaching the craft to the window sill or roof overhang, which will be described below. In addition, the rescue craft is equipped with a base assembly 6 and a roof canopy 7 covering a pair of parachutes that can be immediately rocket-deployed in the event of an engine outage, allowing the craft to land safely. .

2 and 3, a winch assembly 8 and a diesel engine 9 controllably coupled to the winch 8 are shown.
Is installed on the trailer 10. The trailer 10 and the devices that engage it make up the ground structure of the rescue craft. For the aboveground structure, it is installed on the trailer 4
Includes two hydraulic cylinder outriggers 11. The diesel engine 9 drives a hydraulic pump (not shown), which in turn drives an outrigger 11,
Extends and retracts about 8 feet on each side to contact the ground, providing stability to aboveground structures. Diesel fuel tanks 12 and ballasts 13, rolling board ramps 14, guardrails 15 and boarding ramps 16 are also provided.

The rotating base 17 provides a mounting surface on the base structure for the craft. The rotating base 17 can be oriented in a transport position and a launch and retrieve position rotated 90 ° from the transport position.

FIG. 4 shows a rescue craft in flight. A connecting cable 18 is used to provide stability and facilitate the craft down to the ground. The connecting cable 18 emerges from the winch assembly 8, but the winch assembly 8 is equipped with a uniform winding device so that the cable can be unwound and unwound evenly from the drum. From the winch assembly 8, the cable 18 passes under the floor of the trailer 10 and exits through the sheave and forged shoelace assembly to allow the cable to be unrolled and unwound smoothly even at a 45 degree angle.

Next, in FIG. 5, a fuel tank 19 is installed under the floor of the module 1 and contains a minimum amount of fuel in order to reduce the weight. An additional fuel tank is equipped on the trailer 10 to allow the rescue craft to be refueled while the person is on the launch pad. A pair of hydraulic docking cylinders 20 mounted on the underside of module 1,
The docking mechanism 21 and docking lock arm 22 attach to a window sill or roof overhang to hold the craft securely in the building while a person is carried.

In operation, the smooth and controllable power of the fan-jet engine allows the craft to smoothly raise or lower, whether slow or fast, if desired. The smooth and controllable power of the winches and connecting cables allows the craft to maintain a controlled height above the ground and to climb and descend smoothly. The craft comprises a controller 23 operated by a pilot 24. Additional controls may be provided to allow the flight mechanic to control the craft engine, winch and guidance controls simultaneously and individually. An internal induction louver 25 directs the fan-jet engine exhaust flow to provide a guidance system for maneuvering the craft both 360 ° above and around the connecting cable, and docking against bridging. carry out. During docking operations, flight attendants assist people in getting on and off, protect their ears from the noise of jet engines, and medically treat them.

In FIGS. 6, 7, and 8, the rescue craft is equipped with a fire extinguisher. A fire hydrant 26 supplies water to a fire hose 27 on the rescue craft. Direct water to a fire building using a universally mounted hose nozzle 28. Further, the hose connecting part 30, the stabilizing cage 31, the hose control 32, and the hose connecting fitting part 33.
It also has a universal joint 29.

Thus, a rescue craft that rescues people from buildings, elevated structures, etc. is disclosed. Although specific embodiments and applications of the present invention have been described, it will be known to those skilled in the art that many more modifications are possible without departing from the concept of the present invention. The invention, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rescue craft of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the rescue craft of FIG. 1 and a ground structure cooperating therewith, and FIG. 3 is a stabilizing means of the ground structure. Second
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the rescue craft and the ground structure in Fig. 4, Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the rescue craft in flight above the ground structure, and Fig. 5 is the rescue craft hitting the building for boarding work. Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the rescue craft of Fig. 1 when in a contact position, Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the rescue craft and the ground structure when the rescue craft is used for fire extinguishing work, and Fig. 7 is 1 is a side view of the rescue craft used in the fire fighting work, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the rescue craft and the ground structure used in the fire fighting work. 1 ... Module, 2 ... Jet engine, 3 ... Sliding door, 4 ... Tubular rubber bumper, 5 ... Docking column, 6 ... Base assembly, 7 ... Roof canopy, 8 ... Winch, 9 ... Diesel engine, 10 ...
… Trailers, 11 …… Outriggers, 12,19 …… Fuel tanks, 13 …… Ballasts, 14 …… Boarding ramps, 15 …… Guard rails, 16 …… Ramping ladders, 17 …… Rotary bases, 18
...... Connecting cable, 20 …… Docking cylinder, 21…
… Docking mechanism, 22 …… Docking fixed arm, 23 …… Control device, 24 …… Pilot, 25 …… Internal induction louver, 26 …… Fire hydrant, 27 …… Fire hose, 28 …… Hose nozzle, 29 …… Turntable, 30 …… Hose connection parts, 31 ……
Safety cage, 32 …… Hose control, 33 …… Hose connection mating parts.

Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. A rescue craft for rescue of a person from a building, comprising a flight module for carrying a plurality of jet engines and propelling the modules to a predetermined height, the module comprising: A building interface portion formed to accommodate and further comprising an opening for allowing people to access the module through a window of a building;
Connecting means for aligning and connecting the module to the building; control means for steering the module; a ground base structure configured to support the module when not in flight; Rescue craft comprising retention means extending from the module to the ground base support structure for retention at a predetermined height. 2. A rescue craft according to claim 1, wherein said control means includes an induction louver cooperating with said jet engine. 3. The rescue craft according to claim 1, wherein the holding means comprises a cable installed under the craft. 4. The rescue craft of claim 1 further comprising nozzle means for directing the flow of liquid. 5. A rescue craft that includes a flight module configured to accommodate passengers, the module including an opening that allows people to enter the module through a window in a building. A building interface section, connecting means for aligning and connecting the module to the building during boarding of the module, and a plurality of fan jets mounted on the module for propelling the module to a predetermined height. An engine, a control means cooperating with the fan jet engine to steer the module, and a base structure that remains at or near the ground and supports the module when it is not in flight. , The module to hold the module at the predetermined height or to help the module descend. Craft Rescue with a holding means extending between said base structure and. 6. The building interface portion of the module includes a door installed on one side surface thereof, and the module connecting means includes a resilient bumper installed adjacent to the door. Rescue craft as described in. 7. A docking post, wherein the module connecting means is installed on one side surface of the module, and a fixed arm installed laterally from the docking post.
The rescue craft of claim 5 including a docking mechanism and a docking cylinder drivably coupled to the fixed arm. 8. The rescue craft of claim 5 wherein said module comprises an emergency parachute. 9. The rescue craft of claim 5 wherein said module comprises a fuel tank. 10. A winch in which the holding means is installed on the base structure, a drive means installed on the base structure for driving the winch, the winch and the module. A rescue craft as set forth in claim 5 including a cable extending between. 11. The base structure comprises a trailer, outriggers, ballasts, fuel tanks, boarding ramps, guardrails, and boarding ramps that are attached to the trailer and extend laterally therefrom. The rescue craft of claim 5 including a ladder and a rotating base configured to support the module. 12. A rescue craft according to claim 5 wherein said module comprises means for attaching a hose and directing liquid. 13. A module configured to accommodate a person, a jet engine mounted to the module to propel the module to a predetermined height, and the engine to steer the module. A cooperating internal guiding louver and a door installed in the module,
A bumper installed adjacent to the door, a docking post installed on one side of the module, a fixed arm installed laterally from the docking post, and a driving arm that can be driven by the fixed arm. A docking mechanism and a docking cylinder connected, an emergency parachute mounted on the module, a fuel tank mounted on the module, and a base structure configured to support the module, Outriggers installed on the base structure, ballasts installed on the base structure, fuel tanks installed on the base structure, and boarding installed on the base structure. The ramp and the boarding / alighting ladder installed on the base structure support the module arranged on the base structure. A rotary base configured to operate, a winch installed on the base structure, a driving means mounted on the base structure for supplying power to the winch, and the module. Rescue craft with a cable extending between the winch and the module to hold it at the level of or to assist the module in lowering. 14. A rescue craft that includes a flight module configured to carry passengers, the module comprising an opening that allows people to enter the module through a window of the building. An interface section, a connecting means for aligning the module and connecting it to a building during boarding the module, a power means for propelling the craft to a predetermined height, a control means for manipulating the module, a flight A ground base support structure configured to support the module when not inside, and a retaining means for retaining the module at a predetermined height, the motive means on a side surface of the module. An induction system including at least three fan jet engines mounted, the control means being located at the exhaust of the engine. Over comprises server, further rescue craft said holding means comprises a single connecting cable extending in winches installed in the ground-based support structure from the module. 15. A flight module configured to accommodate a person, a plurality of fan jet engines mounted on the module for propelling the module to a predetermined height, and steering the module. Control means for cooperating with the power means, a base structure configured to support the module, and for holding the module at a predetermined height and for assisting the module to descend. A rescue craft comprising retention means extending between the module and the base structure, the base structure comprising a trailer, attached to the trailer and extending laterally therefrom. The outrigger, the ballast, the fuel tank, the boarding ramp, the guardrail, the boarding ramp and the module supporting the module. Rescue craft and a rotary base that is configured to. 16. A flight module configured to accommodate a person, a plurality of fan jet engines mounted on the module for propelling the module to a predetermined height, and steering the module. Control means for cooperating with the fan jet engine for the purpose of: a base structure adapted to support the module at ground level or at ground level and when the module is not in flight; A rescue craft including retention means extending between the module and the base structure to hold the module at a predetermined height or to assist the module in lowering, the base structure comprising: , A trailer having an outrigger extending laterally therefrom, a fuel tank, and a boarding ramp,
A rescue craft including a guardrail and a boarding / alighting ladder and a rotating base configured to support the module mounted thereon. 17. A flight module configured to accommodate passengers, a plurality of fan jet engines mounted on the module to propel the module to a predetermined height, and the module. Control means cooperating with the fan jet engine for steering, and a base structure configured to support the module when at or near ground level and the module is not in flight. A rescue craft including retention means extending between the module and the base structure to hold the module at a predetermined level or to assist the module in lowering. Comprises a trailer, and an outrigger attached to the trailer and extending laterally therefrom. Ballast and, a fuel tank, a boarding ramp, a guard rail and, craft Rescue passenger ramp including work, and a rotating base that is configured to support the module.